2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km S of Colstrip, Montana — February 24, 2021

2021-02-24 22:38:31 UTC (2021-02-24) · approx. 3:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 3:38 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.829°, -106.635°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.83°, -106.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8291°N
-106.6345°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ddfw
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.905°
RMS Residual
0.91 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-04 14:17:03 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ddfw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 24, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km S of Colstrip, Montana — February 24, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ddfw/